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MG S5 EV vs Tata Punch EVin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing Luxury (62.2 kWh) vs Empowered LR variants

The short answer

Tata Punch EV costs रु 6,00,000 less ex-showroom. Punch EV has 15 mm more ground clearance. S5 EV has 140 km more claimed range. S5 EV has 9 PS more power.

Choose the MG S5 EV if

S5 EV has 140 km more claimed range.S5 EV has 9 PS more power.

The 62.2kWh Luxury trim is the only variant that meaningfully changes the ownership proposition, adding 90km of extra WLTP range (430 vs 340km) on top of the full Luxury feature set, making it the most defensible 'top trim' purchase in the lineup for buyers who actually need the range. Expensive but the 62.2 kWh battery and 430 km WLTP range make it the only truly worry-free highway cruiser in the S5 lineup. Best for users who regularly drive long distances and want full equipment without stepping into far costlier imported EVs.

Pros

Best-in-lineup 430km WLTP range, a genuine upgrade over both other trims

Full Luxury feature set: sunroof, heated seats, wireless charging, 18-inch wheels, 6-speaker audio

5-star Euro NCAP safety rating and full ADAS suite

Longest optional warranty (up to 15 years/200,000km) in Nepal's EV market

Largest 62.2 kWh battery with 430 km WLTP and 525 km CLTC range.

Fully loaded features and most premium interior and exterior execution.

Cons

Highest price in the range, recently increased due to tax policy change

Same 99kW motor/250Nm torque as cheaper trims - no performance gain for the extra cost, only range and features

Charging infrastructure in Nepal for the larger pack still limited outside a handful of DC fast-charge points

High ex-showroom price edges close to some larger or more premium EV options.

No extra motor power over lower trims despite higher price and battery.

Heavy battery may slightly impact efficiency and handling in city stop-go.

As of 08 Aug 2026

Choose the Tata Punch EV if

Tata Punch EV costs रु 6,00,000 less ex-showroom.Punch EV has 15 mm more ground clearance.

Strong balance of range, performance, and price; likely sweet spot of the lineup. Ideal for buyers wanting long-range battery and 90 kW motor without paying for full top-trim luxury.

Pros

Substantial real-world 270–290 km range suits intercity and highway use.

90 kW motor with 190 Nm offers brisk performance for a compact SUV EV.

Price premium over MR justified by bigger battery and stronger motor.

Ground clearance and SUV stance handle mixed Nepali road conditions well.

Strong, smooth acceleration from the 90 kW motor

Genuinely comfortable ride over broken Nepali roads

Cons

Misses some comfort/feature upgrades of Empowered+ S LR despite price nearing 40 lakh.

Key spec details like dimensions and boot remain unclear for informed comparison.

Charging and fast-charger network still limited outside major Nepali cities.

Price faces competition from other compact EVs and some ICE crossovers.

Rear headroom tight for passengers over 5'8"

No spare wheel under the boot floor

As of 02 Aug 2026

17 rows compared

S5 EV

रु 43,99,000

Tata

Punch EV

रु 37,99,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 43,99,000

रु 37,99,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 43,99,000

रु 37,99,000 – रु 39,99,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Distributor

Paramount Motors Pvt. Ltd.

Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

bundled

Not disclosed officially (As of: 11/07/2026) - no itemized cash discount, EMI scheme, or bundled benefit found on official site beyond 'introductory price' labeling.

cash

Introductory price Rs. 5,599,000 mentioned for Luxury-like trim

cash

Introductory price announced for Deluxe variant

cash

Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026).

2 offers on other variants

cash

No publicly advertised discounts; sold at listed ex-showroom price.

1 offer on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

99 PS+9 PS

90 PS

Max torque

250 Nm+60 Nm

190 Nm

Battery

62.2 kWh+27.2 kWh

35 kWh

Claimed range

430 km+140 km

290 km

Transmission

automatic

Not disclosed

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Front-wheel drive

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Wheelbase

2,730 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

180 mm

195 mm+15 mm

Seating

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

58Better

Service centres

38Better

CCS2 fast chargers

11Better

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·5-seater

·12.8-inch central control touchscreen

·10.25-inch digital instrument cluster

·Leather steering wheel

·Wireless phone charging

·Heated front seats

·18-inch alloy wheels

·Kerb weight: 1705 kg

·Range-topping interior with premium materials

·Panoramic sunroof standard on Luxury long-range

·Power-adjustable driver seat, likely with lumbar support

·Automatic climate control with PM2.5 filter

·Leatherette upholstery and ambient interior lighting

As of 11 Jul 2026

·Empowered LR positioned below Empowered+ S LR in feature richness

·Comfort kit adequate but misses some top-trim niceties of Empowered+ S LR

As of 30 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, MG HiCar

·Inbuilt apps: YouTube, Spotify, TikTok

·Audio: FM + 6 speakers

·2 front + 1 rear Type-C USB ports

·One Pedal Drive mode

·15.6-inch HD central touchscreen with full feature suite

·Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

·Digital instrument cluster with extended EV information

·360-degree camera and front/rear parking sensors

·Keyless entry, push-start, electric tailgate likely on Luxury

As of 11 Jul 2026

·Good infotainment/convenience level; slightly lower than Empowered+ S LR

·Likely includes main EV convenience features such as connected tech and fast charging compatibility

As of 30 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·6 airbags

·Automatic Emergency Braking

·Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist

·Adaptive Cruise Control and Traffic Jam Assist

·Blind spot detection with lane change assist

·Drowsiness Monitor System

·ISOFIX rear child-seat anchors

·Euro NCAP: 5-star overall rating (Adult Occupant 90%, Child Occupant 82%, Vulnerable Road User 82%, Safety Assist 78%) - via cross-check portals, not on official Nepal site (As of: 11/07/2026)

·ABS, EBD, ESP, traction control standard

·Hill-start assist and hill-descent control

·Multiple airbags including side and curtain

·Tyre pressure monitoring system likely on Luxury trim

·No full suite ADAS like lane-keep or adaptive cruise yet

As of 11 Jul 2026

·Same safety-focused EV platform as other Punch EV trims

·Detailed airbag/ESC/ADAS list not provided in Nepal sources (As of: 30/07/2026)

As of 30 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Wind Hunter active intake grille

·Racing Flag-themed DRLs

·Family Arch taillight design

·Panoramic sunroof

·Power tailgate with foot-kick sensor

·LED headlamps with auto control

·Available colours: Dark Grey, Black, Red, Blue, Silver, White, Gold

·Top-trim alloy wheels with more premium design

·LED lighting package with signature DRLs

·Long-range Luxury badging differentiates it externally

·Sleek crossover profile with EV-specific styling cues

As of 11 Jul 2026

·Shares SUV-esque stance and EV styling with other Punch EV trims

·Less cosmetic equipment than Empowered+ S LR but same fundamental exterior design

As of 30 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Nepal distributor: Paramount Motors Pvt. Ltd.

·Top-range S5 EV trim; successor line to MG ZS EV

·Price rose from NPR 5,499,000 to NPR 5,599,000 (+NPR 100,000) around June 2026 following new budget/tax policy, per en.meroauto.com (14/06/2026) and nepalauto.com

·Vehicle warranty: 1 year; High-voltage components: 3 years/100,000 km; Battery pack: 8 years/150,000 km; optional extended warranty up to 15 years/200,000 km (motor+battery) introduced 01/05/2026

·Highest-priced MG S5 EV variant in Nepal

·Appeals to buyers doing frequent intercity and highway drives

·Imported in limited volumes compared with 49.1 kWh trims

As of 11 Jul 2026

·Part of three-variant Punch EV line officially launched in Nepal

·Price listed at Rs 37.99 lakh ex-showroom in latest updates

As of 30 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

MG S5 EV

Tata Punch EV

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 43,99,000

रु 37,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 15,500

≈ रु 15,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 44,22,985

≈ रु 38,22,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 52,888 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 45,675 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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MG S5 EV vs Tata Punch EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — MG S5 EV or Tata Punch EV?

As of August 2026, the Tata Punch EV starts at Rs 37.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 6 lakh less than the MG S5 EV at Rs 43.99 lakh.

What is the price of the MG S5 EV and Tata Punch EV in Nepal?

The MG S5 EV costs Rs 43.99 lakh and the Tata Punch EV costs Rs 37.99 lakh to Rs 39.99 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the MG S5 EV or the Tata Punch EV?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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